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Distribution of large ventral horn cells in the lumbar cord of the rat

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In relation to neurophysiological investigations the arrangement and spatial distribution of ventral horn cells in the rat lumbar cord were studied. To this purpose the lumbar segments were sectioned transversally and stained with toluidine blue. Three main types of cells labelled N1, N2 and N3 were differentiated. Type N1 was selected for further evaluation. The number of cells was determined in 100 μ. cubes. The results are displayed in form of a stereotactic microatlas.

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  1. Institute of Physiology, University of Münster, Münster (Westf.), Germany

    R. W. C. Janzen, E. -J. Speckmann & H. Caspers

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The authors are greatly indebted to Professor Dr. Lange, Institute of Anatomy, University of Kiel, for his helpful advice and critical review of the manuscript.

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Janzen, R.W.C., Speckmann, E.J. & Caspers, H. Distribution of large ventral horn cells in the lumbar cord of the rat. Cell Tissue Res. 151, 159–170 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00222220

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